Kitchen cabinets cost in San Antonio, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $3,850 – $12,300
- Per linear ft
- $135 – $436
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #248
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the San Antonio area: $3,850 to $12,300 for 25 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 11% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.51 an hour in the San Antonio area, 19% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in San Antonio, TX, standard level
$6,400 to $9,750
About $225 to $346 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,050 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $2,600 | $4,650 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,400 | $9,750 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in San Antonio, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,350 | $3,500 | $4,700 | 44% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $3,600 | $6,200 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $470 | $950 | $1,400 | 12% |
| Total | $3,850 | $8,100 | $12,300 | 100% |
Why San Antonio prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.51 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for San Antonio is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. San Antonio is at 93.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,500 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 94.7: $470 to $1,400.
Cost by quality level and size in San Antonio
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to San Antonio. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small galley (15 linear ft) to large kitchen (40 linear ft).
Basic
$3,850 to $7,250
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,400 to $9,750
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$8,950 to $12,300
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,500 – $4,700 | $4,150 – $6,300 | $5,750 – $7,950 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,200 – $5,950 | $5,250 – $8,050 | $7,350 – $10,100 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $3,850 – $7,250 | $6,400 – $9,750 | $8,950 – $12,300 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $5,900 – $11,100 | $9,750 – $15,000 | $13,700 – $18,800 |
Planning more than one job in San Antonio?
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same San Antonio wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−8%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,000 – $28,900 | −8% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −12% |
Why two San Antonio quotes can differ
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
San Antonio against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than San Antonio. Laredo is the lowest at about $7,400 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 125 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TXthis page | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | |
| Austin, TX80 miles | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +2% |
| Laredo, TX125 miles | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −8% |
| Corpus Christi, TX130 miles | $3,800 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −1% |
| Killeen, TX130 miles | $3,800 – $12,000 | $7,900 | −2% |
| College Station, TX155 miles | $3,750 – $11,900 | $7,800 | −3% |
| Texas (statewide) | $4,000 – $12,600 | $8,300 | +3% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, San Antonio ranks #248 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, San Antonio is 3% below the Texas figure.
Elsewhere in Texas
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $4,150 – $12,900 | $8,550 | +6% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $4,050 – $12,900 | $8,450 | +5% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | +2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $3,700 – $11,400 | $7,550 | −6% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $3,650 – $11,200 | $7,400 | −8% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $3,800 – $12,200 | $8,000 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is San Antonio against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $4,900 – $17,200 | $11,000 | +37% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,114,490 jobs | $4,250 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +14% |
| Las Vegas, NV | 1,136,960 jobs | $4,200 – $14,000 | $9,100 | +13% |
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $4,150 – $14,200 | $9,200 | +14% |
Who does the work: San Antonio trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For San Antonio the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $23.51 an hour, 19% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.91 and $26.49 an hour. About 2,240 work in the metro. That is 19.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $27.41 an hour, which is 10% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $21.78 and $31.61 an hour. BLS counts 6,660 of them working in the area, 59.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $27.97 an hour, 9% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.23 and $32.94 an hour. About 3,190 work in the metro. That is 28.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $360 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $190. That is a swing of roughly 2.4% to 4.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
San Antonio-New Braunfels has 1,126,880 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 28th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.91 | $23.51 | $26.49 | $29.12 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $21.78 | $27.41 | $31.61 | $30.38 | 0.90 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $22.23 | $27.97 | $32.94 | $30.67 | 0.91 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
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Kitchen cabinets in San Antonio: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in San Antonio?
For 25 linear ft, expect $3,850 to $12,300 in the San Antonio area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,400 to $9,750. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in San Antonio?
About $135 to $436 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $470 to $1,400 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in San Antonio or Austin?
Austin is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,250, which is 2% more than San Antonio ($8,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in San Antonio?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,600 out of $8,100. Materials are 44% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in San Antonio?
$3,850 to $12,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in San Antonio?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $470 to $1,400 for fees in the San Antonio area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is San Antonio expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Texas?
San Antonio is 3% below the Texas statewide estimate ($8,300 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in San Antonio?
The BLS median is $23.51 an hour in the San Antonio area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.91 to $26.49.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in San Antonio?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $3,850 to $7,250 and premium work $8,950 to $12,300. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near San Antonio
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost? (2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Cabinet Installation Cost? (New 2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's labor figure of $50-$300 per linear foot, matched low-to-low and high-to-high. Treat the split as a rough guide: labor swings with the cabinet type.